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Bridging Communication Gaps

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It Starts With Opening One's Mouth...


Let's face it. We're creatures of habit. No matter how well we think we are pro-active and establishing strong lines of communications... we can always do better. Usually, much better. Whether in the workplace, at home, or just when you're out and about, communicating is a key part of life. And it seems that the majority of people take a pretty laid back approach to it.


Learning to talk as a child is hard. But it was only one of a few things that truly occupied your attention. Learning to talk as a teen is hard. But that is because of the social and cultural pressures that are present. Learning to talk as an adult is hard. This is due to the fact that we are busy with so many other things.


So, when do we really learn to talk? To communicate?  read more »

Effective Proposal Writing (Response Books)

cover of Effective Proposal Writing (Response Books)author: Vasudev Murthy
asin: 0761935266
binding: Paperback
list price: $31.95 USD
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This useful book demystifies a very important part of formal business practice writing a quality proposal. It helps the reader put together a comprehensive and professional document that will be taken seriously. Covering all elements that are crucial for writing an effective business proposal, the book also spells out when and under what conditions a proposal should be submitted, the information required, and the ethical business issues involved.  read more »

A Concise Guide to College Success: Carpe Diem

cover of A Concise Guide to College Success: Carpe Diemauthor: John Arthur
asin: 0131129341
binding: Paperback
list price: $21.00 USD
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A well-written, enjoyable book for readers that can serve as a reference tool for grammar, language, and punctuation. Focusing on the need to write for business or other endeavors, this book is an engaging foray for potential students and workers in many fields. This book covers the major topics that will enable the reader to write, including grammar, punctuation, and spelling. For anyone who needs an excellent reference work to help them write effective reports, memos, and letters.

Becoming an author

cover of Becoming an authorauthor: David Canter
Gavin Fairbairn
asin: 0335202756
binding: Paperback
list price: $52.95 USD
amazon price: $38.65 USD


Would you like to write for publication, but can’t find the time or motivation to do so? Do you already publish academically or professionally, and want to extend your portfolio of publications? Would you like help in guiding your students as they set out on a career as published authors?  read more »

Your Research Project: A Step-by-Step Guide for the First-Time Researcher

cover of Your Research Project: A Step-by-Step Guide for the First-Time Researcherauthor: Nicholas Walliman
asin: 0761965394
binding: Paperback
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How do you start a research project? What are the hallmarks of a successful research project?  read more »

The Economics of the Mishnah (Chicago Studies in the History of Judaism)

cover of The Economics of the Mishnah (Chicago Studies in the History of Judaism)author: Jacob Neusner
asin: 0226576566
binding: Paperback
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In this compelling study, Jacob Neusner argues that economics is an active and generative ingredient of the system of the Mishnah. The Mishnah directly addresses such economic concerns as the value of work, agronomics, currency, commerce and the marketplace, and correct management of labor and of the household. In all its breadth, the Mishnah poses the question of the critical place occupied by the economy in society under God's rule.  read more »

Gabay's Copywriters' Compendium- revised edition in paperback, Second Edition: The Definitive Professional Writers Guide

cover of Gabay's Copywriters' Compendium- revised edition in paperback, Second Edition: The Definitive Professional Writers Guideauthor: Jonathan Gabay
asin: 0750683201
binding: Paperback
list price: $37.95 USD
amazon price: $33.90 USD


Marketers, creative writers, and individuals for whom copywriting forms part of their job are often required to produce innovative and engaging copy in a short space of time. Creativity is not always to hand, and therefore on some occasions additional help is required to find the right phrase, description or slogan. Gabay's Copywriting Compendium contains a wealth of inspiring tips, ideas and descriptions to aid the writing process, such as advice on spelling and grammar, examples of rhyming words, suggested euphemisms, and odd facts.  read more »

Writing about Business and Industry

cover of Writing about Business and Industryasin: 0195073789
binding: Hardcover
list price: $59.95 USD
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Writing about Business and Industry brings together timeless essays and readings that exemplify excellence in writing about the history, theory, and practice of business. Beverly Schneller, coeditor of Writing about Science, has gathered the works of an extraordinary range of talentedminds--Adam Smith, Lewis and Clark, George Orwell, Henry Ford, Beatrice Webb, as well as many others--to instruct and encourage those seeking to become polished writers in business, technical, economic, and related fields. These colorful selections bring specialized composition to life for the  read more »